The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) today announced the
appointment of Bill Kistler as executive vice president and managing
director of EMEA. Kistler will join the leadership team and provide
strategic counsel and input on global matters to support the
organization’s global footprint. He will report directly to president
and CEO, Tom McGee.

“At a time where retail real estate is a catalyst of the global economy,
Bill’s deep understanding of matters related to the industry and
previous experience growing ULI EMEA will be an asset to ICSC,” said Tom
McGee, ICSC’s president and CEO. “We are committed to working with our
members in EMEA and Bill’s strong partnerships with media, capital
markets and government organizations make him best aligned to lead and
expand our presence there.”

Kistler brings more than 30 years of international experience and most
recently served as managing partner at UK-based Kistler & Company,
providing investment, development and organizational strategy support to
the global real estate industry. He also founded the Urban Innovation
Network (UIN), a platform connecting cities, universities and business
and will continue serving as its non-executive chairman.

“I am pleased to be joining ICSC and look forward to working with the
team across EMEA to advance the interests of the retail real estate
industry,” Kistler commented. “ICSC members play a vital role in shaping
communities and in the wider economy. Helping to create more
opportunities for our members to connect, collaborate and share
knowledge and ideas is a privilege that I look forward to. ”

Previously, Kistler was a senior partner at Korn/Ferry International
leading the Real Estate practice in EMEA. From 2003 - 2009 he was
president of the Urban Land Institute–EMEA a non-profit, research and
education institute dedicated to the built environment. Prior to this he
was General Manager of the Disney Development Company, responsible for
Val d’Europe at Disneyland Paris. Throughout his career, Kistler also
held senior roles at JMB Properties in Chicago, Cushman & Wakefield in
New York and IBM where he oversaw the company’s real estate in New York
and Paris.

About ICSC

Founded in 1957, ICSC is the global trade association of the shopping
center industry. Its more than 70,000 members in over 100 countries
include shopping center owners, developers, managers, investors,
retailers, brokers, academics, and public officials. The shopping center
industry is essential to economic development and opportunity. They are
a significant job creator, driver of GDP, and critical revenue source
for the communities they serve through the generation of sales taxes and
the payment of property taxes. These taxes fund important municipal
services like firefighters, police officers, school services, and
infrastructure like roadways and parks. Shopping centers aren’t only
fiscal engines however; they are integral to the social fabric of their
communities by providing a central place to congregate with friends and
family, discuss community matters, and participate in and encourage
philanthropic endeavors. For more information about ICSC visit www.icsc.org
and for the latest news from ICSC and the industry go to www.thecenterofshopping.com.